Pseudomalus auratus

Appearance

''Pseudomalus auratus'' can reach a length of 3–7 millimetres . Head and thorax of these little wasps are metallic bluish, while the abdomen is reddish. Head and thorax are hairy.

Distribution

This species is present in most of Europe . These wasps inhabit open areas, forest edges and thickets where its nesting hosts can be found.

It was accidentally introduced in the United States, probably before 1828.

Behavior

These wasps fly from late May to early October. They mainly parasitize hymenoptera in the ''Apidae'' family , ''Colletidae'' family , ''Megachilidae'' family and in the ''Crabronidae'' family . Larvae mainly can be found in blackberry and raspberry branches and dead wood.

Habitat

This species is present in most of Europe . These wasps inhabit open areas, forest edges and thickets where its nesting hosts can be found.

It was accidentally introduced in the United States, probably before 1828.